Epistle of Jeremy 1_1:40 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 How should a man then think or say that they are gods, when even the Chaldeans themselves dishonour them? Flere versionerGood News Translation (US Version) How can anyone think that they are gods or call them gods? The Babylonians bring dishonor on their own gods. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition Only a fool would think that these idols should be called gods! The Babylonians dishonor their own gods by deserting them when they are unable to help. For example, when the Babylonians see a person who cannot talk, they ask the god Bel to heal that person, as if Bel can really hear and understand. New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional Why then must anyone think that they are gods, or call them gods? Besides, even the Chaldeans themselves dishonor them; for when they see someone who cannot speak, they bring Bel and pray that the mute may speak, as though Bel were able to understand! Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) Why then must any one think that they are gods, or call them gods? Besides, even the Chaldeans themselves dishonor them; |